Equipment Operator III Lead

Lead Equipment Operator III

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Lead Equipment Operator III in the Public Works department. The purpose of this classification is to lead a crew involved in driving and operating vehicles and other equipment with specialized functions that involve the operation of complex mechanisms to complete tasks for various maintenance, repair, and / or construction projects in an assigned department, in addition to driving and maneuvering the vehicle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers.
• Maneuvers heavy equipment and operates complex mechanisms involving digging, moving earth and materials, grading, loading, and performing similar tasks in order to advance projects relating to construction and maintenance of City roads, grounds, property, utilities, rights-of-way, and other infrastructure.
• Operates excavator, track hoe, and backhoe to perform skilled digging and trenching for maintenance, upkeep, and construction for assigned department, where exacting tolerances and specifications are required.
• Operates a track or rubber-tired loader with large volume and weight capacities to load materials into trucks or move them over short distances.
• Operates motor-grader, scraper, and excavator with blade attachment to set gradients for large construction and maintenance projects such as roads, landscaping, embankments, and other projects requiring exacting specifications related to slope, angle, and pitch.
• Operates bulldozer, scraper, and compactor to move earth, gravel, sand, and other materials for large construction and maintenance projects.
• Drives large tractor-trailer rigs and low boys to transport and move construction equipment to and from job sites.
• Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day.
• Performs manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Performs other duties in support of City operations.
• Follows established safety procedures.
• Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department / division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures.

Additional Functions : Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience :

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities :

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About us : The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity. The City's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants will be assured of fair treatment in all aspects of recruitment and selection without regard to a person's age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, genetic information, or disability, except where certain physical and mental requirements are Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ). The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer. The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.